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Jersey City schools to lease classroom space from NJCU in new partnership
Jersey City schools to lease classroom space from NJCU in new partnership

The school district would have exclusive access to the fourth floor of Grossnickle Hall next year. [Read more]

N.J. school superintendent takes leave after DUI charges
N.J. school superintendent takes leave after DUI charges

Stephanie Bush will serve as interim superintendent of Stafford Township Public Schools, officials said. [Read more]

Vote to name N.J. school after top politician violated state ethics code, panel says
Vote to name N.J. school after top politician violated state ethics code, panel says

The controversial decision gave the impression that "public trust was being violated." [Read more]

These are N.J.’s 25 best elementary schools, new ranking says
These are N.J.’s 25 best elementary schools, new ranking says

An urban public school for gifted and talented students took the No. 1 spot on the 2025 list of top New Jersey elementary schools. [Read more]

Teachers should not squash opposing viewpoints | Letters
Teachers should not squash opposing viewpoints | Letters

Lawrence Uniglicht writes that empathy and understanding are improved by frank discussions. [Read more]

N.J. school accidentally released names of kids who opted out of sex education
N.J. school accidentally released names of kids who opted out of sex education

Parents say the move violated students' privacy. The school says it was an accident. [Read more]

Shocked N.J. teacher gets secret $25K prize for being one of the nation’s best educators
Shocked N.J. teacher gets secret $25K prize for being one of the nation’s best educators

The national award, considered the "Oscar of teaching," was given to the stunned fifth grade teacher at a surprise school ceremony. [Read more]

N.J. median teacher pay now over $80K. See how much your district pays in latest data.
N.J. median teacher pay now over $80K. See how much your district pays in latest data.

Look up your district's median teacher pay based on newly released data. [Read more]

Education Week

Show What You Know: Rethinking Assessment in STEM

Discover innovative ways to assess student learning. Join our webinar on performance-based assessments. [Read more]

Spark Minds, Reignite Students & Teachers: STEM’s Role in Supporting Presence and Engagement

Is your district struggling with chronic absenteeism? Discover how STEM can reignite students' and teachers' passion for learning. [Read more]

Reading Instruction Across Content Disciplines

Join this free virtual event to hear from educators and experts implementing innovative strategies in reading across different subjects. [Read more]

Empowering Students Using Computational Thinking Skills

Empower your students with computational thinking. Learn how to integrate these skills into your teaching and boost student engagement. [Read more]

Teaching Students to Use Artificial Intelligence Ethically

Ready to embrace AI in your classroom? Join our master class to learn how to use AI as a tool for learning, not a replacement. [Read more]

EdMarketer Quick Hit: What’s Trending among K-12 Leaders?

What issues are keeping K-12 leaders up at night? Join us for EdMarketer Quick Hit: What’s Trending among K-12 Leaders? [Read more]

Harnessing AI to Address Chronic Absenteeism in Schools

Learn how AI can help your district improve student attendance and boost academic outcomes. [Read more]

Crafting Outcomes-Based Contracts That Work for Everyone

Discover the power of outcomes-based contracts and how they can drive student achievement. [Read more]

Scaling Tutoring through Federal Work Study Partnerships

Want to scale tutoring without overwhelming teachers? Join us for a webinar on using Federal Work-Study (FWS) to connect college students with school-age children. [Read more]

The K-12 World Reacts to Linda McMahon, Trump's Choice for Education Secretary

Some question her lack of experience in education, while supporters say her business background is a major asset. [Read more]